2005 Toyota Land Cruiser: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 9 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY failed. Lost all braking ability while driving. Had to use emergency brake for stopping. Dealer found the following codes: C1223, C1251, C1252 AND C1256. ABS CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION, PUMP MOTOR IS LOCKED/OPEN CIRCUIT IN PUMP MOTOR GROUND. Hydraulic brake booster assembly was replaced with a new OEM unit and brakes now work as they should.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2024
“Excessive frame rust. I have a steering stabilizer bar frame mount that has rusted completely off and therefore the steering stabilizer is not performing properly. Happened during driving. This is the same year (time frame) as the numerous other toyota frame lawsuit issues.”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2018
“Toyota sent us a recall notice several months ago. There is a potential defect in curtain side airbag. We expected the remedy to be available in september 2016. It is now mid-october 2016. There is no update in terms of timing available. Is my car safe to drive? Next steps?”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2016
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“Parking brake is frozen. My private mechanic explained this model year uses a white metal that corrodes very easily. I was not able to engage the parking break while parked on a hill on a city street. I've attached a picture of the parts that show the corrosion. I believe that toyota should recall these vehicles and replace this part for safety reasons, and reimburse customers who had the part replaced. (300+ dollars)”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2016
“General tire grabber r275/60r18 had a blow out rt front tire 2mths old tires. Lft front shows a line crack along sidewall. 1st tire told nothing could be done 2nd tire showing defect told to buy new tire and send defect in for ruling. No grabber tire in all country for replacement per general all out of stock for 3 mths or so. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Dec 2010
“Currently leasing 2005 toyota land cruiser. This is the second one since original purchase. After 1500 or so miles the car started shaking. I have had it in for service checking for tire balance, and I have also paid for alignment etc. After complaining to toyota corporate they authorized 4 new tires and local dealership checked the car. They didn't find anything too significant but agreed to try the new tires. Im wondering is this a transmission issue. Since the new tires the shaking is worse. The investigation is still ongoing, awaiting toyota to approve the next step. I understand that this has been an issue with other 2005 land cruisers. *nm”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2005
“Windshield was replaced by cascade auto glass in april 2005 due to crack. Car resides in garage all summer as we live in mt during summer months. Last week car was outside in rain for 2 days in greensboro, nc and head lights came on and would not go off. It was determined by mechanic at rice toyota in greensboro that there was a leak from windshield into the fuse box. Cascade auto glass is telling us that there are reported problems published with the 2003/04 model land cruisers, and they suspect the same applies to my 2005 model. Fuse box must be replaced. We are waiting for a rep from cascade to speak with the mechanic at rice toyota and to view car tomorrow, thursday oct. 13th. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2005
Recalls - 3 campaigns
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2005 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser reliable?
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. The most complained-about area is service brakes.
Does the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment:other:labels. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.